Hyperlocal Tokyo

"Located on the left side of Sensō-ji Temple's main hall, at the entrance of the Nishi-san-dō shopping street, this sweet shop is known for its long lines. They offer a variety of treats, including the famous jumbo melon pan, Japanese crafts, jumbo shaved ice, and a wide selection of soft serve ice cream! I ordered the jumbo melon pan (¥300) 🍴. Th"

"I'd always seen a line whenever I passed by, so I was curious if it was really that good. One day, I happened to walk by and there was no line outside, so I decided to go in. As soon as I opened the door, I was greeted by a delicious smell! Freshly baked salt bread! So many different kinds of salt bread! I went home and tried it right away. T"

"I had a delicious breakfast! I ordered the English Breakfast for 1650 yen. I was worried if one slice of toast would be enough, but I was very satisfied! Everything in the pan was delicious! Especially the baked beans and mushrooms were delicious! The items in the pan were well-balanced and went well together, making it enjoyable until the very end"

"Totally geared towards tourists! The melon pan was overpriced and not even that good. The ice cream inside was cheap-tasting and not my favorite. The service was fast and friendly, though."

"## Saray Kebab, Kaminarimon Branch Located right above Asakusa Station on the subway, this kebab shop offers a convenient way to enjoy kebabs. ### Mixed Kebab Sandwich I ordered a mixed kebab sandwich during lunchtime. The pita bread was filled with plenty of vegetables, a delicious dressing, and finely sliced beef and chicken. It was a very s"

"The Sanマルクカフェ located in Asakusa ROX. As expected of Asakusa's Roku-ku district, it's bustling with people, and the Sanマルクカフェ is nestled within. The girl at the register has a lovely smile. The interior design is typical of the chain. It's designed with a chic, burnt brown color. From the entrance, the store appears a bit narrow and elongated. "

"I went there for breakfast. The shop has only counter seats. It's small but cozy, with a charming Showa-era atmosphere. The fresh orange juice was absolutely delicious! It was overflowing with the sweetness of the fruit, so thick and flavorful! The frothy top was made of fruit pulp. The bread was small and cute. The overall atmosphere, the affordab"

"Freshly baked bread is the best. I wasn't particularly picky about bread before, but after trying the "koppe" here, I realized that fresh bread is truly superior. The bread is soft, fluffy, and has a gentle, fragrant aroma. It's also glossy and alluring. The purple and white filling is beautiful. I wish I had bought more... [From their website"

"Asakusa is a popular destination for inbound tourists, and on weekends during cherry blossom season, it's incredibly crowded. Everywhere you go, you have to wait in line for lunch. But this bakery had a great selection of delicious-looking breads, and they even had some simple seating, so I decided to stop in for a quick cafe break. The olive b"

"I was wandering around looking for an early lunch a little after 10 am. Most places were packed with foreign tourists, but this coffee shop was relatively empty because it was tucked away a bit! The exterior has a cool, retro coffee shop vibe, and the interior is beautifully retro as well! It was still morning service time, so I ordered the morning"

"The cozy shop was lined with affordable breads. This bakery is known for its cute, square, and plump anpan filled with fresh cream. The anpan with whole bean paste has a more distinct flavor. The bread is fluffy. Although it may get squashed, it remains moist and delicious even after some time."

"You can enjoy crispy and delicious melon bread here. The melon bread I had wasn't piping hot, it was more like room temperature, which was a bit disappointing... I guess it's understandable since they don't advertise it as being served hot. They also had strawberry melon bread and whipped cream melon bread. The service wasn't bad, so I'd give it"

"I met up at Sensoji Temple and arrived early, so I stumbled upon this place. They had a lot of Eikichi Yazawa pasta, and the owner seemed a bit tough, but when I asked to change from iced coffee to morning coffee, he smiled and said, "Sure." The thick-cut toast was amazing. It made me want to write about how delicious it was. Of course, they allow "

"I'm not sure if it was cold when I ordered it, but the staff microwaved it! It didn't have the crispy, crunchy texture. It was more chewy, I guess? I could smell the truffle, but it was just average. I'm still searching for that perfect curry bread. 😔"

"Besides melon bread, they also sold strawberry mochi, strawberry candy apples, soft serve ice cream, and drinks. It was a very hot day, so I bought soft serve ice cream, a strawberry candy apple, and lemonade. This was my first time trying a strawberry candy apple, so I thought, "So this is what it's like." But the soft serve ice cream and lemonade"

"Open from 9am on weekends and holidays, making it a great spot for breakfast after exploring Asakusa. This place is known for its steamed buns and Taiwanese noodle soup. The steamed buns come in about 10 different flavors that change daily, and they're fluffy and delicious! Personally, I prefer the steamed buns with savory flavors. The black tea an"

"I went to the Kaminarimon store, but it was closed. There was a new store nearby called Shinnaka, so I bought 5 to take home. When I got home and ate them, they were just ordinary melon bread. I had bought them from the Kaminarimon store 3 times before and eaten them without warming them up. They were fluffy and had a nice crispy exterior, and they"

"The popular "stretchy cheese curry bread" from Kamakura is now available in Asakusa! You can find it on the Okusan Omairimachi Street, which stretches from the left side of the Sensō-ji Temple. They fry it frequently, so you have a high chance of getting a freshly fried one, which is a welcome bonus from a specialty shop! The curry, with its spicy "

"I went with a friend. We made a reservation for the Dialogue Course (dessert) beforehand. In conclusion, it was far better than I expected. The Dialogue Course is ¥4,000 per person, so to be honest, I thought it was a bit pricey at first. But the parfait was visually stunning and delicious, the drinks were excellent, the atmosphere was peaceful, an"

"I made a reservation for a sandwich set, but three days before the pickup date, I received a call saying the details of my order were outdated and different. I had ordered using a form provided by the store, but they said the price and sandwich contents were incorrect. With only three days to go, I couldn't make another reservation elsewhere, and i"